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WATCH: The Internet, "Fastlane"— New Video
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WATCH: The Internet, “Fastlane”— New Video

by admin on Jan 22, 2012 • No Comments
In a homage to Natural Born Killers, Syd the Kyd and Matt Martians of The Internet have released a new video for "Fastlane"—a startingly violent prequel to their previous video of ruthless lesbian love, "Cocaine."
WATCH: Lianne La Havas, "Forget" — New Video
Music

WATCH: Lianne La Havas, “Forget” — New Video

by admin on Jan 20, 2012 • No Comments
Lianne La Havas's "Forget," the title track from her latest EP, gets a video treatment and it's clear that the Brit soul singer has an incredibly bright future.
WATCH: Flatbush Zombies, "Thug Waffle" — New Video
Music

WATCH: Flatbush Zombies, “Thug Waffle” — New Video

by admin on Jan 17, 2012 • No Comments
Flatbush Zombies mine the weed smokin', fright night, grimy hip-hop thing on "Thug Waffle." But the Brooklyn duo don't do typical badman NY rap. Instead, they freak a style that sounds entirely more current and increasingly "regionless."
WATCH: Quadron Covers Lauryn Hill's "Ex-Factor" — New Video
Music

WATCH: Quadron Covers Lauryn Hill’s “Ex-Factor” — New Video

by admin on Dec 19, 2011 • 2 Comments
Quadron's Coco remakes Lauryn Hill's "Ex-Factor," a hip-hop soul classic that's guaranteed to have you tearing up and swallowing that lump in your throat.
This Year's Most Essential Story About The Roots' 'undun' LP
Culture / Music

This Year’s Most Essential Story About The Roots’ ‘undun’ LP

by admin on Dec 15, 2011 • No Comments
Capital New York writer Rachel Kaadzi Ghansah unpacks a powerful profile of the Roots that's part personal essay, part sociological study, part history lesson.
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The Lasting Images Of Photographer Eve Arnold's "In America" Series
Art / Photography

The Lasting Images Of Photographer Eve Arnold’s “In America” Series

by admin on Jan 24, 2012 • No Comments
Eve Arnold shot some amazing images of Marilyn Monroe and Malcolm X. She died this month at 99; her "In America" series remains among her most moving batch of images.
LISTEN, WATCH: "Film The Police" Rapper B. Dolan On Using Cameras To Shoot Cops
Culture / Film / Music / Race

LISTEN, WATCH: “Film The Police” Rapper B. Dolan On Using Cameras To Shoot Cops

by admin on Dec 29, 2011 • No Comments
B. Dolan's timely "Film the Police" updates N.W.A's classic "Fuck tha Police" for the Social Media age. He explains here how he hopes it makes a difference.
Mr. Chow On The Perfect Symphony Of Chinese Cuisine
Culture / Race

Mr. Chow On The Perfect Symphony Of Chinese Cuisine

by admin on Dec 16, 2011 • No Comments
Filmmaker Alison Chernick follows restauranteur Michael Chow who says the secret of great food, or high achievement in any field for that matter, lies in perfecting the details.
TIME 'Person Of The Year' Covers: The Winner And The Reject
Art / Culture

TIME ‘Person Of The Year’ Covers: The Winner And The Reject

by admin on Dec 16, 2011 • No Comments
Shepard Fairey is the artist behind TIME's "Person Of The Year" cover. But there was another option by James Victore too. Which design would you have chosen?
Odd Future Spin-off The Internet Shocks With "Cocaine" Video, Readies 'Purple Naked Ladies' LP
Music

Odd Future Spin-off The Internet Shocks With “Cocaine” Video, Readies ‘Purple Naked Ladies’ LP

by admin on Dec 7, 2011 • No Comments
The Internet—OF's Syd the Kyd and Matt Martians—is pushing R&B out of its comfort zone with a jarring video and an electro-soul sound that's sweet and edgy at the same time.
Shame Director Steve McQueen On Sex And Secrets
Film / Race

Shame Director Steve McQueen On Sex And Secrets

by admin on Dec 2, 2011 • No Comments
Steve McQueen, one of the most provocative artists of his generation, keeps it real and raw in his latest film, Shame, a dark tale about sexual addiction.
WATCH: Action Bronson, "Not Enough Words" — New Video
Music

WATCH: Action Bronson, “Not Enough Words” — New Video

by admin on Nov 28, 2011 • No Comments
Action Bronson's new Well-Done LP sounds like another legit underground hit. The video for "Not Enough Words" shows the Queens MC in all his rotund glory.
WATCH: King Krule, "The Noose of Jah City" — New Video
Music

WATCH: King Krule, “The Noose of Jah City” — New Video

by admin on Nov 18, 2011 • No Comments
King Krule (aka Archy Marshall) proves in his new video for "The Noose of Jah City" and on his self-titled EP that his big voice and lo-fi beats make a perfect combination.

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